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EPA and California ARB charge Volkswagen with using software defeat device to circumvent NOx testing in 4-cylinder 2.0L diesels

Green Car Congress

EPA has issued a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The NOV alleges that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter, Audi A3 (Model Years 2009 – 2015). collectively referred to here as Volkswagen).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Audi E-tron 5,612. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. In addition to securing cars from private owners and the local Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla dealerships, a used EV dealer was also engaged. They had hired a research firm to go talk to people who were active in alternative fuel vehicles.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

In our week driving through Southern California, we averaged 32.8 Volvo positions the XC60 as a luxury SUV, and it does quite well against tough competitors from Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Genesis, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz (our tests of those competitors is at the end of this article). Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

After cruising through Southern California I came away appreciating what $127,300 gets you, which is a lot. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. Lucid names the Air Touring interiors after California destinations of Santa Cruz, Tahoe and Mojave.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

Clean Fleet Report

RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. Other Luxury Sport Sedans We’ve Tested: Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. But heck, the 3.3-liter During our time in the G70 3.3T

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